80K views · 712 reactions | Porcupine 璉 Don't Mess With Their Quills! | 1 Minute Animals Porcupines are nature's experts in self-defense, and their quills are a formidable warning to those who dare to challenge them. #Porcupine #QuillDefense #WildlifeProtection #NatureSurvivors #RespectWildlife | 1 Minute Animals | Facebook

13K views · 440 reactions | Harvesting Porcupine Quills #howto #roadkill #iykyk #tradish #scavenger #upcycle #quillwork #oldways #quilling | SlaughterHawk Unltd LLC | Facebook

1.5M views · 24K reactions | Porcupine quills are modified hairs made of keratin. When threatened, porcupines can erect these quills, which have backward-facing barbs.The barbs make it difficult for predators to remove the quills, causing pain and discouraging further attacks.The structure of porcupine quills serves as a natural defense mechanism, acting as a deterrent and protecting the porcupine from harm. | Science Of The Universe | Facebook

1.5M views · 10K reactions | Rare footage of a tiny, baby porcupine - known as a porcupette! Did you know porcupettes are born with soft, flexible quills that quickly harden upon contact with air? This definitely makes mum's life easier!  Miyoba Mbaama | Africa Geographic | Facebook